Catalyst Technician - Tech A & B

Overview

USA DeBusk offers the industrial infrastructure sector a technologically advanced and complementary suite of high-value traditional and specialty services for turnarounds, routine maintenance, and unplanned outages. We help customers save time, reduce costs, and optimize their processes while assuring best-in-class safety and compliance. Primary service lines include chemical cleaning; emission controls; fabrication services; FCCU hot catalyst handling; hydro blasting; hydro excavation;

hydro cutting; inert catalyst handling; inspection; mechanical rental; nitrogen; pigging, decoking & filtration; pipeline integrity and field services; reactor cleaning; tank cleaning; transportation; unit decontamination; vacuum services; and waste solutions. USA DeBusk was founded in 2012, and our headquarters is in Deer Park, TX. We operate numerous offices, service centers, and customer-site-based locations across North America. Visit  for more information.

This position requires work in Oxygen, Fertilizer, and petrochemical plants/refineries requiring confined space entry in air, and inert atmospheric conditions.

• Vacuum catalyst or other materials, spread and load catalyst or other materials.
• Shovel catalyst or material to the outside of the reactor.
• Dismantle and/or install various reactor hardware items.
• Clean/wipe/wash/scrape relevant areas of the reactor or other enclosure.
• Take samples of catalysts or other materials.
• Videotape specified areas of concern.
• Assist in the removal or replacement of all items from or into the reactor.
• Set up and dismantle all unloading and reloading equipment.
• Assists in the operation of equipment or power tools as directed and by an established company, customer plant safety rules, and the required regional legislation.
• Assist in the inspection of equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area before starting any job.
• Inform supervisor of deficiencies, which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.
• Reports to work on scheduled time. If unable to show up for assigned work, notifies supervisor no less than two (2) hours in advance of the scheduled time.
• Wear the personnel protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, and work permits.
• Also wears additional protective equipment specified by the supervisor or customer safety department. Promotes safety through own actions and work habits.
• Reports all incidents, accidents, and near misses, involving self, company vehicles, or other job personnel to supervisor immediately.
• Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company, customer, and pertinent government legislation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor and management personnel.

• High school diploma or equivalent desired.
• Able to complete new hire paperwork, pass safety training courses including CPR/First Aid/Emergency O2/AED/CS Rescue, and acceptable job performance evaluations.

• One year of work in an industrial environment preferred but not required.
• Understand and follows verbal and written instructions.
• Basic mechanical ability and knowledge of associated tools.
• Perform work in enclosed (confined) space, if project/ evaluation requires.

• Obtain medical clearance this includes successful completion of annual Full Respirator Clearance, Pulmonary Function Testing, Physical Fitness Evaluations, Biological Screening if required, Urinalysis Screening, Audiometric, etc.
• Pass 3rd Party Consortium Alcohol, Drug, and Hair Follicle Testing for controlled substances.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Obtain TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card).
• Acceptable MVR and valid driver’s license are authorized to operate company vehicles and motorized equipment including forklifts, etc.
• Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities assigned. Specifically, lift 50 pounds.
• Physically capable of standing and/or walking continuously for long periods if necessary.
• Physically capable of climbing, balance, bend/stooping, and kneel continuously.
• Physically capable of climbing ladders and scaffolds (vertical and inclined) to heights over 10 feet.
• Physically capable of frequently crouching, pushing/pulling, squatting and working above the shoulders during the performance of the daily job routine.
• Physically capable of working in confined spaces.
• Physically capable of entering confined spaces with manways 20-56 inch diameter clearances.
• Physically capable of performing and assist during emergency rescues.
• Capable of working in and around oxygen-deficient atmospheres, such as IDLH atmospheres.
• Physically capable of working outdoors (heat, cold, humidity, etc.).
• Physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment including a hard hat, gloves, mono goggles, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, full face respirator, life support helmet, and equipment for inert entries.
• Physically capable of driving…